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BW03 HSZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,513 mi
Last recorded99,513 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 HSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 99,513 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 86,137 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 72,714 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 72,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated screw in it repairable (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 58,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 51,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 49,441 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 47,046 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 44,954 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 42,186 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 39,805 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 39,805 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 37,198 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 34,029 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 31,187 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 27,997 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 24,482 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 21,267 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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BW03 HSZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 59,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW03 HSZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BW03 HSZ registered?

BW03 HSZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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